Holley, Carlton celebrate their communities with festivals

Photos by Tom Rivers

Kim Remley, left, and her sister Anne Beaty toss candy to kids along Route 98 during a parade in Carlton today.

The two were part of a float for Oak Orchard on the Lake. They are in a truck owned by Gary Wilson. His wife, Susie Wilson, and Km’s husband, Richard Remley, were also in the float.

Carlton last year had a bicentennial parade and festival and enjoyed it so much the town is looking to make it an annual event.

These families enjoy bounce houses and a saw dust pile at the town park.

Coupe de Ville was the first band to play under a big tent behind the Carlton Rec Hall. The Stony Creek Band takes the stage at 5 p.m.

Holley also celebrated with its annual June Fest today. The events began at 9 a.m. with the return of the Jim Ferris Memorial 5K. About 100 runners take off at the start of the race. They are headed down North Main Street and would soon go over the Erie Canal. Lucas Lyons of Rochester, no. 157, was the first overall finisher in 20:57.

This bench – “I’ll Meet You On The Other Side” – was dedicated today in memory of Tyanna Lutes. There were 49 different food, craft and other vendors for the festival.

George Johnson of Holley was the lone entrant in the regatta on the Erie Canal where people needed to make a vessel from cardboard and duct tape. Johnson was able to turn boxes from the Dollar General into a boat he called “Ship Happens.” He used four rolls of duct tape to hold it together. He was able to paddle across the canal and back in just over 2 minutes. He urges more people to try next year.

“It just takes gumption,” he said.

Orleans Hub should have more photos from the festivals later tonight or tomorrow.